14 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Johnson Branch Campsites at Ray Roberts Lake State Park accommodates pets throughout its waterfront and wooded camping areas. Tent sites, RV spots with full hookups, and cabins welcome leashed dogs, with most areas requiring pets to remain on a leash no longer than 6 feet. The park maintains several hiking trails accessible to dogs, clean grounds, and waste disposal facilities. Lake Point RV Resort provides dedicated dog exercise areas with a fenced dog park that gives pets room to run off-leash after being confined during travel. Sanger - Denton North KOA features pet-friendly accommodations including cabin options, with a designated pet area and clear pet waste stations. The sites at these campgrounds typically include water hookups, fire rings, and picnic tables, making extended stays comfortable for both pets and owners. The clean bathroom facilities and showers remain accessible to campers traveling with animals.
The lakefront location of Ray Roberts parks provides dogs opportunities for swimming and cooling off during hot Texas summers. Hiking trails range from short loops to longer paths where dogs can explore while remaining leashed. Campers report the Johnson Branch Unit offers more seclusion than the Isle Du Bois section, making it preferable for those with occasionally vocal dogs. Sites at Johnson Branch feature brush and tall grass between campsites, providing privacy while camping with pets. The campgrounds enforce quiet hours that apply to barking dogs as well as human noise. During summer months, early morning walks are recommended before temperatures rise. Several campgrounds provide gravel pads and grassy areas ideal for pet relief. Local veterinary services are available in nearby Denton and Sanger for emergency situations.
"Dog park is amazing, host are friendly and kind. They are very welcoming and the store is small, but clean with a little bit of everything for everyone! We will definitely be back!"
"Nice playground for kids and dog park. The only reason I gave it 4 out of 5 stars is the feeling that we were parked in an RV storage lot rather than a campground."
"I cannot speak highly enough of Lake Point RV Resort. We stayed for nearly a year, and moved out to pursue some amazing opportunities."
"The dog park was perfect for my dog on a hot day! I wish there were more mature trees for shade but that’s the only thing I can think of that I would change! Also note there is no wifi in RV area."
from $45 - $55 / night
"solitaire](https://solitaireio.com) Peaceful lakeside camping spot for a quiet getaway. The site felt calm and spacious, and it was great for relaxing and fishing by the lake."
"For starters it is reserved on Hipcamp search 4G Ranch at Lake Tipps, it’s in Cooke County, TX. This isn’t a place you can hook up water and power. They do have a well that services all of the sites."
"Also loved that they are pet friendly!"
"The grounds are very well kept and decorated with Texas charm. The office is well lit with bistro lights after dark, for late arrivals."
"everything about the place was clean, Pet friendly, spacious sites, restrooms/showers well maintained. Friendly staff, will definitely stay again."
"Just near the entrance(1/4 mile) is a Sonic, which was very convenient during Covid days."
from $30 - $50 / night
"Location: The location is tucked away in the small lakeside town of Hickory Creek...which is surrounded by Denton to the north and Lewisville/Dallas to the south."
"I like this COE campground because conveniently located near where I live, and if I’m lucky I can snag a site with trees and lake access."
Available next weekend
from $14 - $30 / night
"They also were doing drive in concerts while we were there!"
"The campground is on the water at lake Ray Roberts Marina."
"Easy to get to but off the beaten path."
"Nice big dog park with a pond, also a grooming and dog wash area. Has a pool with hot tub, and a small playground for the kids. We enjoyed our time here, so unique to have a fenced yard."
Available next weekend
from $70 / night
GuideThe KOA is clean and well maintained. There is lits of space for the pull throughs. Dog park is amazing, host are friendly and kind. They are very welcoming and the store is small, but clean with a little bit of everything for everyone! We will definitely be back!
TravelerSuper easy in and out. Pretty much every amenity that you would want at a very modern campground.
TravelerDisappointing and unnecessarily confrontational experience.
I booked and paid for a campsite at The Vineyards in my self-contained Sprinter camper van. I checked in without issue and had already spent one night there when the park manager, Lisa, approached me while I was relaxing inside my van to inform me that my vehicle was not welcome.
She stated that the city requires RVs to have hookups and be commercially manufactured. However, the campground’s published policies explicitly allow management to approve converted camper vans (and I am fully self-contained). It also allows for truck campers, which I suppose theoretically could have sewer hookups, but I assure you my custom converted Sprinter is more aesthetic than a truck camper, if that was her concern (no offense to my truck camper friends).
I also could not find the city ordinance she was referring to.
I understand that campgrounds have rules and that management has discretion to enforce them. What I don’t understand is why my reservation was accepted, why I was allowed to stay overnight, or why the situation needed to be handled so confrontationally.
When I offered to leave if they would refund my unused second night, Lisa told me it was too late for a refund and that I might as well stay.
So apparently my van was prohibited until refunding my money became the alternative.
I wasn’t causing a disturbance, requesting special accommodations, or asking to use facilities I hadn’t paid for. I was simply enjoying a campsite I’d reserved and paid for.
The campground itself is lovely, which makes the experience even more disappointing. A straightforward, respectful conversation about their policies would have been entirely reasonable. Instead, I was made to feel unwelcome at a place where I was already a paying guest.
If you’re traveling in a self-contained converted camper van, I’d strongly recommend getting written approval before booking, regardless of whether your reservation is accepted. And given that I am now reading other complaints of the staff being rude, I might avoid this spot altogether.
TravelerRed River RV Resort (Deluxe) in Thackerville OK is a hot mess to be polite. The entire campground is covered with goathead sand burrs. It's impossible to go outside and enjoy any part of the campground. If you do go out you have to be very careful not to bring any of the sand burrs into the camper. The property owner / management knows of the campground issues but they're not doing anything to fix the issues. The pool and hot tub are disgusting, both have green slimy water with leaves, dirt and whatever else blew into it. The community room is locked and you have to ask at the office to get access. The community room has multiple TV's but none if them turn on so whats point in having them. On the good side it has two nice pool tables so its has some purpose. The gym area is packed with equipment but looks more like a storage locker than a gym.The campground has a good laundry room and okay WIFI. The showers are okay, older facilty but it all works. It has a fenced dog park but again It's covered with sand burrs so its unuseable. There's several empty/abandonded campers through out the campground. We went down the street to the local public park, sadly the park is unuseable as well due to the sand burrs being everywhere. It appears sand burrs are a bigger issue in the area and just not only at the campground. The campsites have full hook ups, some of the sewer hose tubes have caps while others don't. The neighboring campsite sewer connection didnt have a sewer cap and it has a huge wolf spider living in it.... we had planned to stay the full 14 days but leaving early due to the 8 billion sand burrs. Our dog is unable to walk in the grass, dirt, pavement without a paw full of sand burrs. I'm very disappointed C2C thinks this is a deluxe campground, I would be embarrassed to be in any way connected to it. There's other campgrounds in the area that have similar nightly cost ($40 - $50) if I was to pay outside of the C2C members rate with useable grass yards, clean useable swimming pools and community rooms. This could be an amazing campground if someone would fix the issues. As it stands now I would avoid this campground at all costs.
ScoutWe had a great time here. Lots of shade, privacy and great view of lake
GuideFolks want different things out of campsites. For me, it's scenic beauty, quiet for work and mental health, and nice places to take my dog. This checks all the boxes!
None of my reviews will be useful for amenities or activities because I just don't use them. I can't tell you about bathrooms, fishing, etc. I can tell you the water is very soft and feels slick or soapy even after you rinse. I have onboard reverse osmosis and wouldn't recommend drinking city water anywhere in Texas. There's too much oil production here and gas and chemicals are all over.
The staff at the gate were pleasant and said, "You must be David," when I pulled in, which was very nice and made it easy and welcoming.
Texas has many undiscovered and wonderful public lands, whether you're really camping or just working remote, watching the deer, or seeing the sunrise over a lake from your bedroom window. Get out here and come see them!
LegendGot here after Labor day weekend and mostly all to ourselves.
ScoutThis is a great campground. Power was good, att service is good and the grounds are very clean. The only downside is no full hookups and the dump station is outside of the gate which they lock at 10pm and don't open again until 10am. So no getting back in while locked and you can't dump except when there are lines.
TravelerGreat roads. You hit some well maintained gravel coming into the campsite and the sites are pretty well spaced. Only note
Ray Roberts Lake State Park camping areas sit at approximately 640 feet elevation in the North Texas Cross Timbers region. The terrain alternates between grassy areas and wooded sections with post oak and blackjack oak trees. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 95°F while winters can drop below freezing, making spring and fall the most comfortable camping seasons.
Morning hikes before the heat: Wild Plum primitive camping area offers trails with varied terrain and lake views. "I stayed at the Wild Plum (primitive) camping area with my son in early spring. The trail path to the campsites is further than indicated or implied on the website, which isn't a problem if you're packed light," notes a visitor to Isle du Bois Campsites.
Fishing along the shoreline: Sites 119-122 at Isle du Bois offer direct lake access. "Sites on the perimeter all have lake access where you can pull a boat up. We have car camped on a few occasions here and each time we saw plenty of deer around camp," explains a regular visitor.
Wildlife viewing: Deer sightings are common throughout Ray Roberts Lake State Park. "A very nice state park, about an hour northwest of Dallas. Lots of hiking and biking trails, with clean restrooms! Deer will approach your campsite and you're likely to see all kinds of wildlife," reports one camper.
Primitive camping with privacy: The Hawthorne campground offers more remote sites. "The primitive sites in the Hawthorne campgrounds are spaced a good distance apart and really give you a feel of isolation," says a camper from Isle du Bois Campsites.
Winter camping tranquility: Off-season camping offers more solitude. "There are few campers here in December. Restrooms were clean. Campsites, large and private," notes a winter visitor to Isle du Bois.
Pet-friendly trails: Winstar RV Park provides opportunities for pet owners. "There's a nice sidewalk that runs around most of the park, with doggie bag/trash stations along the way," mentions a reviewer who appreciated the dog-friendly amenities.
Flooding can limit site availability: High water levels occasionally affect campgrounds. "We went last weekend, water is high, some areas for RV flooded out. Great place to go," warns a camper at Isle du Bois.
Primitive site distances: Backpack appropriately if using primitive sites. "The trail path to the campsites is further than indicated or implied on the website... I was packed somewhat medium in gear and it was quite a trek to carry all of it with a young child who is basically worthless at lifting things," advises a visitor to Wild Plum.
Thornplants near the lake: Hickory Creek - Lewisville Lake requires appropriate footwear. "Nice place and a beautiful scenic drive. Good place to hike and swim, sites are decent and give a fair amount of space in between. Bring shoes though! Lots of little prickers in the grass down by the lake," cautions a reviewer.
Playgrounds near restrooms: Multiple play areas are available for kids. "There are several playground areas central to the various campgrounds with easy access for your family. Showers and restrooms are close by the playgrounds as well," notes a visitor to Johnson Branch Campsites.
Beach swimming areas: Sandy beaches offer supervised swimming. "There is also a fantastic beach swim area for day use or to visit while your camping. Nice sand and roped off swimming areas with large playgrounds," shares an Isle du Bois camper.
Walkable camping loops: Hickory Creek's design makes for easy exploration. "The layout of the campground allows you to take long walks throughout the different loops and walking paths themselves," explains a reviewer, adding that children enjoy the lakefront activities.
Site layout considerations: Johnson Branch layout affects campsite selection. "We stayed in the Walnut camping circle and got site 62. The site was actually pretty nice. It had the most trees over the sites around us, to give us a 'in the woods' feel. One thing wasn't great about the site was the the fire ring is pretty close to the street," explains a visitor.
Dog exercise options: Dog-friendly campgrounds near Valley View include Lake Point RV Resort with dedicated pet areas. "The dog park was perfect for my dog on a hot day!" mentions a reviewer who appreciated the pet amenities.
Pull-through convenience: Sanger - Denton North KOA offers easy-access sites. "Nice large concrete spaces with plenty of room for a 44' 5th wheel, tow vehicle and extra vehicle. Office staff was really friendly and helpful. Nice playground for kids and dog park," notes a KOA visitor who found the facilities accommodating for larger rigs.
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